Long-Range Planning

A division of the Island County Planning & Community Development Department. Long-Range Planners are responsible for:

• Maintaining and updating the County’s Comprehensive Plan
• Developing subarea plans through active community engagement
• Informing stakeholders and encouraging participation in the planning process
• Proposing changes to the Island County Code
• Establishing County-Wide Planning Policies
• Coordinating land-use planning efforts between local jurisdictions and the County
• Planning for projected population growth and allocation by jurisdiction
• Making recommendations regarding the adjustment of Urban Growth Boundaries
• Working with staff to identify issues relating to County Code and permit processing
• Creating County maps through use of GIS software
• Administrating the County’s PBRS program
• Processing Water System Review applications
• Promoting regional partnerships on land use and transportation issues
• Updating the Planning Department website
• Answering inquiries from the public

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• Island County Comprehensive Plan Update
• Sign Code Update
• Annual Review Docket
• County Wide Planning Policies
• Island County Comprehensive Plan
• Freeland Subarea Plan
• County Maps
• County PBRS and Rural Stewardship Programs
• County Population Data

Long Range Planning Staff